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which sits at the end of a quiet, gravel road just 325 yards from the ocean,

Trees create beautiful shadows on the slatted courtyard fence.

Thomas used a rake to score the concrete path to the front door. Holes occurred when the rake caught a stone. “It’s a fabric of mistakes,” he says.

The dining room, living room, and kitchen are open and flow into one another, though maintain distinction in each space with doorways and thoughtfully appointed design elements like fixtures.

In the evening, light spills from within to the backyard living spaces.

Designed to follow universal design principles, this Santa Monica prefab home by Connect Homes delivers modern and environmentally friendly design on a budget.

Questions from your contractor mean that they have taken the time to review the construction documents or drawings and scope of work.

Replacing the sliding barn door, a new storage wall holding yoga mats, blocks, and other accessories partitions the massage room and small office behind.

The home's furnishings and decor reflect the couple's personal style, with a blend of midcentury modern and Scandinavian-inspired pieces.

Sleek shelves and a wood accent wall warm the space, and Boyer specified exposed beams and an enlarged window.

The pergola overlooks the pool with the Baltic Sea in the distance. The couple built the home so that there would be as much outdoor space as indoor space.

The home’s is wrapped in soothing, dark colors and sumptuous textures.

The main foyer leads into the kitchen—a space which has no shortage of captivating views.

Set on the shores of Puerto Escondido, Casona Sforza is a restorative escape inspired by ancient traditions.

This home in Morelos, Mexico, is nestled in a sub-tropical rainforest and features a relaxed internal courtyard furnished with hammocks.

“The floor-to-ceiling glazing around the central courtyard is truly spectacular,” says architect Miguel Rivera. “We wanted to create a sense of connection between all the spaces around the courtyard, and those large windows and sliding doors made it possible.” The floor is at the same level as the ground outside, which creates a sense of seamless flow between interior and exterior.